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Definition backbrushing in American English

backbrushing noun

noun
1

a hairdressing technique where hair is brushed towards the scalp; used to build a soft cushion or to mesh two or more curl patterns together for a uniform and smooth comb out

2

a technique used in decorating, where you use a brush or roller to work paint into a surface that has been spray painted

Example

Back-brushing is an important step in an exterior paint job for rougher surfaces.

Definition backbrushing in American English